Grit one's teeth

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo clench one's teeth together tightly because of pain, anger, frustration, or self-assurance.

2.VerbTo face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.

"There's a storm coming, so I grit my teeth and start rowing with all my might."

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